Where to go this Valentine’s Day

It’s less than a week to go yet you still have no idea where to take your girlfriend or boyfriend this Valentine’s day. We have listed here things that you can do on that day.

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Watch a movie. There will be a few romantic movies showing in local theaters on this day. You only need to bring your partner, a popcorn and Coke on your way in, and you’re good to go.
Go food-tripping. If you two want a gastronomic adventure, this is for you. Where to start? If you both have work on that day, the Carbon Night Market is perfect for you. There you can have Chinese food, unlimited lechon baboy (roasted pig), Korean delicacies, your favorite milkteas and many other choices. Get a table near the mini stage so you can enjoy the nightly performances from local bands while you both devour your favorite picks.
Get a massage. It’s not the weekend yet but who says you cannot enjoy a good massage? You can try Thewi Thai Massage in Mango Avenue, just at the back of Sampaguita Suites, where an hour of Thai massage is only P350. Then have pungko-pungko food at the Pungko-Pungko Fuente nearby.
Go shopping! Who does not like shopping? Start at the Peso Store at the Outlets at Pueblo Verde, MEPZ 2, Lapu-Lapu City or in Persimmon (H. Joaquin St. Mabolo). There are imported cosmetics and house wares for you, and bike stuff for your partner. It’s a little shopping adventure you will both enjoy.
Drive to the beach. If you have more time on this day, the beach will fit your itinerary. In the north, there’s Bantayan Island, 4-5 hours away from Cebu City. In the south, there’s Moalboal, Alcoy and Badian. If you want a more relaxed and secluded stay, go for Badian. It’s three hours from Cebu City. If you’re with your gang, you can rent out Robinland Vacation Home for a romantic getaway with the beach as your witness.
Watch Netflix all day. You don’t want to go out so Netflix is your solution. Call your partner or friends, turn on the AC, grab some beer, and your Valentine’s day is set.

Either you go out with a lover or friends, or just be home with them on this day, it is up to you. It’s your Valentine’s Day. Make it your holiday.

7 Things You Need To Know Before Watching Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Following its premiere in October 2017, controversies still creep on “Balangiga: Howling Wilderness”.

This one-of-a-kind film with surreal takes on one of the Philippines’ dark times surely deserves our time. The story is seen through the eyes of a boy that uniquely shows humanity’s cry for help.

Before its screening at your nearest cinema weeks from now, here are seven things you need to know about this morbid film about a portion of our history.

It revolves around the Balangiga Massacre in 1901.

During the American occupation in the Philippines, Company C of the 9^th Infantry Regiment arrived on the south coast of Samar Island, Balangiga in 1901. Their arrival was to cut the contacts of Filipino guerrillas to the people.

According to sources, the Americans confiscated all the weapons of the residents in Balangiga, men were detained and were treated badly. They burned down a church and its bells were taken which are still not returned to date.

Under General Jacob H. Smith’s orders, his officers burned towns and killed all who aged ten and above. For historians and people who lived there, the massacre came after the events of Smith’s orders. Americans practiced scorched earth policy and took food and killed people.

The film revolves around the journey of 8-year-old boy Kulas and his grandfather as they fled the town after Smith’s order to kill everyone over ten years old as revenge for the “rebellion” of the people in Balangiga.

Some scenes were limited especially violence on animals.

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) mentioned that actual scenes of the film were limited.

The sickening scenes of animal slaughter, corpses and deaths will shock or excite us more.

Its tone will keep you interested

Even with gruesome scenes, the dreamy-feels tone with a mood that will continuously haunt you will surely keep you seating on your chair.

The film has minimal dialogues it will also show beautiful shots in the countryside.

It won awards in QCinema International Film Festival 2017

The film won Best Picture during the 2017 QCinema International Film Festival.

Following its back-to-back awards, it also bagged trophies in the 66^th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) and Urian.

It will be a part of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018

Because of its numerous awards in different film festivals, “Balangiga” will be part of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018 as a guest entry under Special Features Section.

Under this section are best picture awardees in different independent festivals from 2017 to be shown as exhibition films.

The director of the film is also a musician

“Balangiga” was one of the masterpieces of director Khavn dela Cruz. Surprisingly, dela Cruz’s composition “Katurog Na” sang by folk-rock artist Lolita Carbon won Best Original Song in 66^th FAMAS.

It was intended to be a historical film for children

According to dela Cruz, the film is an unfinished project.

In his interview with ABS-CBN, he mentioned that he focused on adding and re-shooting the film to make it more accessible to a wider audience, especially for children.

History films show us more. “Balangiga” explained and portrayed more on the horrors of the armed conflict between the American forces and Filipino people.

More importantly, it showed that there is no good outcome from colonialism.

The film will be shown starting on August 15, 2018 in selected cinemas nationwide including Robinsons Galleria.

See you there!

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Butch Carungay’s 50th in Neverland

By Emmanuel Hamoy

Cebu’s glitterati came out in full force for Butch Carungay’s 50th birthday bash at EdenClub. It was a fun-filled night overflowing with Pol Roger, trivia games whilst traipsing the light fantastic.